Commis Chef Apprentice

MANOR COURT BRIDLINGTON LIMITED

BRIDLINGTON (YO16 4UJ)

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 September 2026

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Summary

Join a busy kitchen team and develop the skills needed to become a qualified Commis Chef. Working alongside experienced chefs, you will learn food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations while earning a wage and gaining a nationally recognised qualification. 

• Wage:

  £20,800 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
• Hours: Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Typical shifts will be scheduled on a rota basis across seven days.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Support the Head Chef and kitchen team with food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare and cook dishes to company specifications using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow recipe cards and kitchen procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and kitchen organisation.
• Work closely with front of house and kitchen colleagues to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Ensure allergen procedures are followed at all times.
• Complete daily preparation and cleaning duties. 

Previous experience in a kitchen environment, food preparation, or hospitality is advantageous but not essential.

Where you'll work

53 MAIN STREET
CARNABY
BRIDLINGTON
YO16 4UJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Selects correct knife for task.
• Uses knives effectively and efficiently.
• Selects ingredients of the right quality that support sustainability and seasonality.
• Weighs, measures, and scales ingredients.
• Cooks from fresh producing complete dishes.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes meat, offal, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish from whole; trim, de-vein, portion, break down, bone, skin, fillet, shell.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes fruit vegetables.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes sauces.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes pureed and cream soup and stock based dishes.
• Prepares and cooks noodles, and fresh or convenience pasta.
• Prepares and cooks pulses and grains, including long and short grain rice.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes eggs or egg based dishes.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes leavened and unleavened dough products.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes sweet and savoury pastry products using short, sweet, and choux.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes scones, biscuits, sponge cakes, and non-sponge cakes.
• Prepares, produces, and finishes hot and cold desserts.
• Stuffs, fills and panés across food types.
• Prepares and cooks dishes using alternative ingredients eg plant based, gluten free.
• Prepares fresh ingredients, including from whole, using them across a menu to reduce waste and improve sustainability
• Uses seasoning, spices, rubs, and marinades to flavour ingredients.
• Sears, grills, deep fries, shallow fries, stir fries, sautés, braises, stews, bakes, roasts, boils, poaches across food types.
• Portions, plates, finishes, garnishes, and presents individual dishes.
• Exercises portion control and acts to maximise yield.
• Achieves intended quality in terms of texture, flavour, and appearance
• Identifies and resolves errors during the production process.
• Assists in the resolution of feedback, complaints, and issues.
• Prepares, cleans and uses manual and electrical food-preparation and cooking equipment and machinery safely, correctly and efficiently.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, including monitoring temperatures, during preparation, cooking, and holding.
• Selects and applies hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe clean work environment, including personal hygiene, PPE, and uniform.
• Complies with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Undertakes stock control, storage, and rotation.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, and monitors and records food temperatures, on delivery and in storage.
• Follows equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
• Uses techniques for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing to support self and others, including asking for and giving help with daily tasks.
• Communicates with colleagues, manager and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Works as part of a team to support service delivery.
• Uses feedback to improve own performance.
• Manages own time to ensure tasks are completed.
• Selects correct knife for task.
• Uses knives effectively and efficiently.
• Selects ingredients of the right quality that support sustainability and seasonality.
• Weighs, measures, and scales ingredients.
• Cooks from fresh producing complete dishes.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes meat, offal, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish from whole; trim, de-vein, portion, break down, bone, skin, fillet, shell.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes fruit vegetables.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes sauces.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes pureed and cream soup and stock based dishes.
• Prepares and cooks noodles, and fresh or convenience pasta.
• Prepares and cooks pulses and grains, including long and short grain rice.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes eggs or egg based dishes.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes leavened and unleavened dough products.
• Prepares, cooks and finishes sweet and savoury pastry products using short, sweet, and choux.
• Prepares, cooks, and finishes scones, biscuits, sponge cakes, and non-sponge cakes.
• Prepares, produces, and finishes hot and cold desserts.
• Stuffs, fills and panés across food types.
• Prepares and cooks dishes using alternative ingredients eg plant based, gluten free.
• Prepares fresh ingredients, including from whole, using them across a menu to reduce waste and improve sustainability
• Uses seasoning, spices, rubs, and marinades to flavour ingredients.
• Sears, grills, deep fries, shallow fries, stir fries, sautés, braises, stews, bakes, roasts, boils, poaches across food types.
• Portions, plates, finishes, garnishes, and presents individual dishes.
• Exercises portion control and acts to maximise yield.
• Achieves intended quality in terms of texture, flavour, and appearance
• Identifies and resolves errors during the production process.
• Assists in the resolution of feedback, complaints, and issues.
• Prepares, cleans and uses manual and electrical food-preparation and cooking equipment and machinery safely, correctly and efficiently.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, including monitoring temperatures, during preparation, cooking, and holding.
• Selects and applies hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe clean work environment, including personal hygiene, PPE, and uniform.
• Complies with health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Undertakes stock control, storage, and rotation.
• Applies food safety and allergen procedures, and monitors and records food temperatures, on delivery and in storage.
• Follows equity, diversity and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
• Uses techniques for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing to support self and others, including asking for and giving help with daily tasks.
• Communicates with colleagues, manager and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Works as part of a team to support service delivery.
• Uses feedback to improve own performance.
• Manages own time to ensure tasks are completed.

Training schedule

• Training will take place primarily in the workplace with regular coaching and support from the training provider. 
• Dedicated off-the-job training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship programme. 
• Functional Skills training in English and maths will be provided if required. 
• Programme duration approximately 12 months plus End Point Assessment. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Passion for cooking
• Reliable & Punctual
• Keen to learn
• Professional Appearance
• Good work ethic

Other requirements

Physically active role requiring standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced kitchen. 
Applicants should consider travel arrangements before applying. 

About this employer

Family-run since 1990, Manor Court blends genuine hospitality with relaxed comfort. Set between the Yorkshire coast and countryside, it’s a place to eat well, rest well, and feel at ease. We are a busy hospitality business committed to delivering great food and exceptional customer experiences. The successful apprentice will join an experienced kitchen team and receive hands-on training in all aspects of food preparation, cooking and kitchen operations. 

https://www.manorcourt-hotel.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips 
• Company pension scheme 
• Holiday entitlement 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Career progression opportunities within the business 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression to Chef de Partie or higher-level apprenticeship opportunities. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

myapprenticeship@scarboroughtec.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050934.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)